Rodeo spurring Spur

a pair of barrel racing spurs unique non-rowel design

the exception use of spurs in subtle fashion in rodeo events of bull riding, saddle bronc , bareback riding, rider required spur in elaborate, stylized fashion, touching horse or bull @ every stride. requirement designed resemble behavior of old-time horse-breakers deliberately provoke horse buck. in modern times, riders required use spurs in manner merely encouraging animal predisposed buck; not produce pain. spur design , use strictly defined rodeo rules, spurs dull , rowels must turn freely. in fact, way spurs used in bucking events makes harder rider stay on: in bareback bronc competition, spurs must above point of horse s shoulder @ first jump , remain forward @ times, deliberately creating awkward position rider requires both strength , coordination stay on horse. in saddle bronc competition, rider must make full sweep spurs shoulder flank each jump, requiring great concentration , error in balance putting rider in position unseated. bull riders allowed position closest of classic equestrianism, not required spur bull, if choose spur, may legs down in style resembles normal riding position.